PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Dominiguez (ranked 3337 p4p, 4058 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 102 p4p, 118 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dominiguez
vs
Van Der Dusse

173 cm
43
147
24 - 13 - 1

167 cm
30
147
10 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cruz Dominiguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dominiguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Van Der Dusse to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Dominiguez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Van Der Dusse off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Van Der Dusse shoots in and gets a takedown into Dominiguez's guard.

Dominiguez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Van Der Dusse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dominiguez's half guard.
Van Der Dusse is trying to control. Dominiguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominiguez is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Der Dusse connects with a nice short shot to Dominiguez's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Der Dusse lands a nice short elbow.
Dominiguez tries to kick Van Der Dusse off but Van Der Dusse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominiguez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dominiguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse prevents Dominiguez from standing back up.
Van Der Dusse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Der Dusse working Dominiguez over with strikes.
Van Der Dusse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Van Der Dusse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Der Dusse trying to control from half guard but Dominiguez is working away.
Nice strikes from Van Der Dusse there.
Dominiguez wants to get back to his feet.
Van Der Dusse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominiguez keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse prevents Dominiguez from standing back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Van Der Dusse uses his free foot to push down on Dominiguez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dominiguez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominiguez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Van Der Dusse.
The referee warns Dominiguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dominiguez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Van Der Dusse with a couple of short strikes.
Van Der Dusse lands with some strikes.
Van Der Dusse dominating with strikes here.

Dominiguez is rocked!

Dominiguez bucks Van Der Dusse off and manages to get back to his feet!
Oh Dominiguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez tries to clinch up but Van Der Dusse circles away and keeps his distance.
Dominiguez seems to have got his legs back now.

Van Der Dusse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dominiguez sprawls well initially but Van Der Dusse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dominiguez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Van Der Dusse keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dominiguez has a couple of punches blocked by Van Der Dusse.

Van Der Dusse turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dominiguez throws Van Der Dusse to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominiguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Dusse avoids it really well and circles away.

Van Der Dusse looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Van Der Dusse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Der Dusse prevents Dominiguez from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Der Dusse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Der Dusse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dominiguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dominiguez is looking to stand up but Van Der Dusse isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dominiguez tries to clinch up.

Van Der Dusse feints and as Dominiguez raises his hands in defense, Van Der Dusse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dominiguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Der Dusse throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominiguez wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Dusse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Der Dusse with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthon Van Der Dusse will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dominiguez enables Van Der Dusse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dominiguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Dominiguez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Van Der Dusse is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dominiguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Dusse.

Van Der Dusse lands a takedown into guard.

Dominiguez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dominiguez moves into the clinch.

Van Der Dusse turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dominiguez tries to escape but Van Der Dusse is in control.
Dominiguez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Van Der Dusse's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Van Der Dusse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Der Dusse lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Dusse is trying to control the action in half guard but Dominiguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse slips a nice elbow through Dominiguez's hands, connecting with Dominiguez's forehead.
Dominiguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dominiguez is looking to escape.
Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dominiguez is trying to stand back up but Van Der Dusse is controlling him
Dominiguez is looking to get back to is feet but Van Der Dusse passes into side control.
Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dominiguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Van Der Dusse connects with a decent elbow.
Dominiguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Der Dusse asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Van Der Dusse throws an elbow but Dominiguez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dominiguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dominiguez to see if he's OK.
Van Der Dusse landing strikes.
Van Der Dusse lands a strong strike to the head of Dominiguez. That's dazed him! Van Der Dusse looking to finish here. Dominiguez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Van Der Dusse lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthon Van Der Dusse!
An out of breath Anthon Van Der Dusse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.